Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher weighs in on the government shutdown

The federal government shutdown continues into its second day after lawmakers in Washington failed to resolve a dispute over spending. That triggered the first lapse in funding in nearly seven years. That means federal employees are now furloughed without pay, while Americans may see delays in services and programs their family relies on.

In an interview with Houston Matters , Houston-area Rep. Lizzie Fletcher , who represents the Texas 7th congressional district, discusses the politics and the impact of this government shutdown.